Sr Director Labor Employment Law

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps marketleading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Sr. Director Labor & Employment Law located in Austin TX.

Reporting to the Vice President Global Labor & Employment Counsel the Sr. Director Labor & Employment Law is responsible for providing expert legal counsel and exceptional service to internal stakeholders supporting compliance with employment laws for our employees located in nearly all U.S. states while fostering a collaborative partnership with HR and leadership.

Reporting to our Vice President Global Labor & Employment Counsel this role will partner closely with our HR leaders to create and drive Flexs employment strategy programs and policies and ensure they are structured to accelerate our business priorities while complying with the law.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. employment law and a commitment to building strong practical solutions for complex HR and employmentrelated issues.

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to HR and business leaders on a broad range of U.S. employment law issues including hiring performance management accommodations wage & hour leaves of absence workforce reductions immigration and workplace investigations
• Handle employmentrelated court and administrative agency disputes including managing outside counsel where appropriate and coordination with internal teams throughout all stages of litigation
• Draft and review employment documentation such as offer letters severance agreements workplace rules and policies
• Support due diligence and risk assessments in connection with mergers acquisitions and reorganizations.
• Collaborate with regional legal and HR teams to align employment law compliance initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide counsel on internal investigations of employmentrelated complaints.
• Develop and deliver training programs for HR management and employees on employment laws compliance requirements and best practices incorporating legal developments and emerging workplace trends
• Uphold the companys principles business controls ethics policies and procedures and professional standards

The experience were looking to add to our team:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6 years of postJD employment law advisory and litigation experience gained in private practice and/or with a large multinational corporate organization; experience working with a manufacturing business is a plus
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws including but not limited to California Illinois Massachusetts and Texas
• Excellent organizational drafting and communication skills (oral and written): ability to draft communications easily understandable to clients (whether legal advice scripts for manager discussions or broad internal communications); confident and strong project management and presentation skills
• Strong strategic thinking problemsolving and risk assessment skills; demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights recommendations and action plans is a plus
• Keen business acumen ability to work crossfunctionally and comfort advising HR and business leaders on practical riskbased solutions with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated and proactive; exceptional ability to work independently manage multiple projects prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment; takes ownership and has a strong work ethic
• Primarily supporting the U.S. this role also interacts with Flexs global workforce across multiple time zones occasionally requiring early morning or late evening meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Willingness to travel as needed

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work on cuttingedge employment law issues within a multinational company. Youll gain exposure to international employment matters develop leadership skills in managing complex employment litigation and collaborate with highperforming legal HR and business teams worldwide.

If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic global environment wed love to hear from you.

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What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Shortterm and Longterm Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Legal

Relocation:Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available

No

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